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ASCD is a community of educators advocating sound policies and sharing best practices to achieve the success of each learner. ASCD publishes the journal Educational Leadership and offers institutes, conferences, books, online tutorials and courses, and professional development materials.

AVI CHAI is a private foundation established in 1984 that functions in the United States and in Israel. The objectives of AVI CHAI are twofold: to encourage those of the Jewish faith toward greater commitment to Jewish observance and lifestyle by increasing their understanding, appreciation, and practice of Jewish traditions, customs, and laws; and to encourage mutual understanding and sensitivity among Jews of different religious backgrounds and commitments to observance.

BoardSource membership provides everything a nonprofit organization needs to build a high-performing board. Its 9,000 members use its resources and services to find solutions, leadership tips, and governance knowledge about board-related issues, such as accountability and transparency.

The Center for Creative Leadership is a top-ranked, global provider of executive education that develops better leaders through its exclusive focus on leadership education and research. Founded in 1970 as a nonprofit, CCL helps clients around the world cultivate creative leadership-the capacity to achieve more than imagined by thinking and acting beyond boundaries. Their mission is to advance the understanding, practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide.

Membership organization for Midwestern independent schools offering membership and accreditation information, state-specific information on government regulations, listing of corporate sponsors and consultants, calendar of conferences in the region, annual statistics, school surveys, e-bulletins, an online bookstore, and links to other resources.

ISM provides resources for the management of independent schools through publications, workshops, conferences, and consultations. ISM also offers a job board for both administrators and teachers.

Educational resource that provides information on educator recruitment and development, media and technology, research, and evaluation. This organization also offers networks for a variety of educational disciplines (e.g., the Consortium for Special Needs Educators, the Jewish Day School Network, and the Network for Research in Jewish Education).

A membership organization that provides standards for teaching and educating in private, independent schools as well as a support network for both professional and political concerns. Nonmembers may access a variety of publications (e.g., NAIS.ink, IndependentSchooland articles on equity and justice). Other resources available include links to numerous online job boards, links to books and other publications, lists of web resources available to teachers and other education professionals, select statistics on performance of independent schools, and announcements about conferences held nationally.

NSRF is a professional development initiative that focuses on developing collegial relationships, encouraging reflective practice, and rethinking leadership in restructuring schools. It supports and coordinates Critical Friends Groups (CFGs).

NRJE was established to encourage, support, and stimulate serious research in Jewish education; to create a community of researchers in the field; and to advocate for increased funding and for proper utilization of research in Jewish education. Activities include an annual conference on research in Jewish education, a newsletter, and an email discussion group.

The Partnership for Excellent in Jewish Education (PEJE) is a collaborative initiative of major philanthropic partners whose goal is to strengthen the Jewish day school movement by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools in America.

The Principals' Center is devoted to the personal and professional development of school leaders. Professional development opportunities include academic year programs, summer institutes, and a principal certification program.

The Foundation concentrates on three areas: developing effective educational leaders for schools and districts to improve student learning; providing high-quality informal learning opportunities for children and families, especially in low-income communities; and promoting new standards of practice that enable arts and cultural institutions to diversify, broaden, and deepen relationships with their audiences.